Visit Canton is seeking applications for its Cultural Tourism Grants to increase regional visitation and economic impact through visitor spending by supporting arts and cultural events, programming, and marketing initiatives.
Donor Name: Visit Canton
State: Ohio
County: Stark County (OH)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/10/2025
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
ArtsinStark/Visit Canton Grant Program grant projects must:
- Increase attendance and visitor spending by attracting NEW guests from outside of Stark County
- Enhance events, programs, or their destination through arts and cultural elements.
- Foster growth and community collaboration through arts and culture experiences.
Funding Information
2026 Cultural Tourism Grant program will invest up to $200,000 in support of approved projects.
Project Eligibility
- Projects must demonstrate programs, entertainment, or experiences that will attract visitors and add cultural or artistic value to the community.
- Projects must showcase experiences that cannot be found within 90 miles and/or 90 days of the project.
- Projects cannot solely be reliant on Cultural Tourism grant awards and must have 50% of matching funds invested in the project (in-kind or other grant funding is acceptable.
Eligible Expenses
- New Experiences, Temporary Exhibitions, & Seasonal Productions – Up to $20,000 Qualifying expenses – marketing and event/exhibition acquisition expenses such as shipping, display/exhibit resources, one-time fees/licenses, etc.
- Music & Arts Entertainment – Up to $20,000 Qualifying expenses – marketing and production expenses for nationally touring acts and entertainment
- Community Festivals & Special Events – Up to $5,000 Qualifying expenses – marketing and expenses for arts, culture, history, and heritage activities or entertainment, such as artists, musicians, dancers, speakers, etc.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible organizations, initiatives, or events must represent:
- Visual Arts/Museums
- Performing Arts/Entertainment/Theatres
- Historic Attractions/Cultural Sites
- Community Festivals & Special Events
For more information, visit Visit Canton.
